"To the natural philosopher there is no natural object unimportant or trifling…a soap bubble…an apple…a pebble…He walks in the midst of wonders." John Herschel, A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy (1830)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Homework for Friday, Oct. 8 (Day 2)
Write 1-2 pages in response to the following prompt: How does Hal try to convince his father of his sincerity? Analyze Hal's rhetoric in Act 3, sc. 2. Among other factors, you may consider Hal's audience, his purpose, his appeals, and his language.
